Jacksonville High School Alumni Association

05/05/2026

04/22/2026

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation and LLCC Western Region Education Center have partnered to offer a new certificate program in Industrial Maintenance. JHS students enrolling in this program during their senior year will have the opportunity to do so with all tuition and fees being paid for by the JPSF.

What does an Industrial Maintenance Technician actually do?

Think of them as the problem-solvers behind the scenes—keeping machines, systems, and entire facilities running.

-Fix machines when something goes wrong

-Perform routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns

-Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues

-Use tools, sensors, and even computers to diagnose problems

It’s a career where you’re always learning and always doing! Our NEW Industrial Technologies program starts August 24 and registration is open now. Funding for Jacksonville High School students who participate will be covered by LLCC and the Jacksonville Public
Schools Foundation!

Explore the program: https://www.llcc.edu/.../workforce.../industrial-technology

04/21/2026

To help celebrate our Crimson Jubilee Campaign, Peddler's Antiques and Home Decor Shoppes has very generously offered to hold an event on Friday, May 1st. 10% of all sales that day will benefit the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation.

We are so very grateful for LeAnn Bergschneider and all that she does to support the community!! We hope that you can support Peddler's, perhaps do some shopping for Mother's Day, and support the JPSF. They will be open that day until 7:00 p.m.

03/28/2026

THANK YOU to the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce for the wonderful recognition provided to the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation at last evening's annual meeting of being selected as the Not-for-Profit Business of the Year. I was honored to accept the award for the JPSF and to thank all of the individuals who have made our work possible for the past 40 years. April and I are so grateful for the dedication of the JPSF Board of Directors led by President Ginny Fanning and Vice President Jane Hadden, for the stalwart work of both Secretary Helen Baldwin and Treasurer Joy French Becker who have steadfastly served the JPSF in these roles since 1986, for the partnership we have with District #117, and for the loyal support of the entire Jacksonville community who have made our work possible.

We celebrate our Crimson Jubilee this year, and this award couldn't have come at a more meaningful time. Here's to the next 40 years!

01/08/2026

12/09/2025

If you still have some holiday shopping to do and you wish to support a great cause at the same time, please consider attending the Holiday Bookish Ball being offered by Our Town Books at The Vault. The event will be held at The Vault. Details are provided in the poster.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Jacksonville Public School Foundation's Student Needs Fund which provides coats, shoes, clothing, school supplies, and personal items to District #117 students with financial need.

Thank you for considering supporting this effort! It is appreciated.

May you have a blessed holiday season!

12/01/2025

The annual campaign for the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation is now underway. We appreciate all of the generous donations which makes our work to support the work, teachers, and students of District #117 possible!!

11/19/2025

THANK YOU to The Corner Deli for sponsoring their fundraising event yesterday for the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation. We are truly grateful for the willingness of Richie and Kerris to support our work, and to the Jacksonville community for always helping to make our work possible!

The Corner Deli is a very special place - the JPSF Office Manager, April Doerr, has two great sons who work there. Thanks to Logan and Braden Doerr for all of the great food that helped to draw in the community.

11/17/2025

On Tuesday, November 18th, the Corner Deli is supporting the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation. A portion of their sales tomorrow will help support our work as we initiate this year's annual campaign.

We are truly grateful for all of the generous care that the Jacksonville community provides to the JPSF!!!

Check out the Corner Deli's page tomorrow morning for more information.

11/04/2025

Great Food! Great Cause! Great Fun!

Thank you for supporting the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation as we kick off this year's annual campaign with a Pack-the-House event at Leo's Pizza on Thursday, November 13th.

Details provided in the ad.